Casey Affleck

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Casey Affleck is an acclaimed American actor and filmmaker who has established himself as one of Hollywood's most versatile talents. Born Caleb Casey McGuire Affleck-Boldt on August 12, 1975, in Falmouth, Massachusetts, he is the younger brother of actor and director Ben Affleck. Casey began his acting career as a child, appearing in the PBS television movie Lemon Sky in 1988 before making his feature film debut in Gus Van Sant's dark comedy To Die For in 1995. Over the next decade, Affleck appeared in supporting roles in prominent films such as Good Will Hunting, the Ocean's trilogy, and American Pie. His major career breakthrough came in 2007 with twin stellar performances: starring in his brother's directorial debut Gone Baby Gone and portraying Robert Ford in the western drama The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, the latter earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. In 2010, Affleck made his directorial debut with the mockumentary I'm Still Here, starring Joaquin Phoenix. His career reached new heights in 2016 with his performance as a grieving father in Kenneth Lonergan's drama Manchester by the Sea. His deeply moving portrayal earned him widespread critical acclaim, culminating in the Academy Award, Golden Globe, and BAFTA Award for Best Actor. He has since continued to tackle challenging roles, starring in A Ghost Story, directing and starring in the survival drama Light of My Life, and appearing in Oppenheimer. Affleck remains a compelling and respected figure in independent and mainstream cinema alike.

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